Jelena Bulic Milenovic
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Skype: Jelena.bulic.m-
EDUCATION
1996 - 2002B.A. Japanese Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
1997-Studying for the second BA: Department of Serbian Literature and Language with Comparative Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia), completed 16 courses
2002-Master of Arts studies, Interculturalism, cultural management and mediation in the Balkans, financed by UNESCO, University of Arts, Belgrade, (The Republic of Serbia), completed four courses
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Project Manager
IRD Engineering, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
Close liaise with Team Leaders, European Delegation Task Managers and Regional Bodies in the implementation of the various projects in the region. Work scope includes: taking care of effective preparation of all project events and meetings, and on-time delivery of all necessary documentation; ongoing evaluation of project activities and Experts’ work and reporting on project progress; submission of the final deliverables for each project phase to the TL and ECD Task Manager; participation in the Steering Committee Meetings and preparation and/or editing of the meeting minutes; ensuring the effective flow of information between team members and all stakeholders and providing project updates and adjustment of activity plan as and when required. The position also includes many pre-implementation phases, such as preparation of tender documentation, editing of tender documentation and expert CVs, writing, editing and translation of Expression of interests-Project Manager, Arts and Crafts Instructor –Volunteer,
Citizens Association of Mirijevo, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
Management and fundraising for the event “Mirijevo Children Theatre Summer Stage,” and also in charge of media coverage and social media marketing. Organization, and development of the idea and implementation of the event “Exhibition of the non-bread dogs”(also a speaker at the event), with the goal of giving attention and raising the awareness of responsible ownership. Organized collection of aid for migrant children. Participation in project funding proposals, writing for sponsors and donor organizations.
2011- to date/ on call Copywriter – external,
Adidas Group Serbia Belgrade, (The Republic of Serbia)
-Translator/ Interpreter/PR Assistant
EU MISP (Municipal Infrastructure Support Programme) funded by the European Commission Delegation, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
Scope of work included daily contacts and communication with external stakeholders, translation of Project documentation (correspondence, reports, feasibility studies, media invitations, etc.), organization of meetings with relevant stakeholders (EC Delegation, in-line Ministries, etc.). Providing assistance to the Project PR Manager in website maintenance (writing and review of articles both for website and other media), contacts with media, press clipping, developing handouts, fact sheets and press releases for workshops, seminars and round tables. Organization of various types of events, campaigns and media coverage of the project. - Project Assistant,
EU CAFAO (Customs and Fiscal Assistance Office) funded by the EU, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
A comprehensive position with various scope of duties and activities including: organization and coordination of meetings with Serbian Customs Administration counterparts and other relevant stakeholders, liaising with high rank officials, British Embassy, interpreting and taking minutes, completing reports, organizing business trips and accommodation, organizing and interpreting on study tours, keeping records of IBM project documentation, etc- Teacher of Japanese language and civilization Lecturer,
The Philological Grammar School, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
-Marketing Manager/ Journalist (jazz column),
KNR Times magazine, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
- Journalist (culture/arts column),
Daily newspaper “Politika.”, Belgrade (The Republic of Serbia)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
English (fluent); Serbian (native); Japanese (fair); German (basics); Italian (basics)
SKILLS
detail oriented, but with the ability to see bigger picture and observe issues from different angles
good both at team work and working individually
Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Acces, Power Point, Outlook, Internet), WordPress;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Preparation and delivery of effective presentations
Ability to coordinate project activities with diverse groups and individuals
